Police Investigate Burglaries, Ask Public To Be Vigilant

Millburn police are asking for the public to be extra vigilant on the report of several burglaries in an area of Short Hills.

Millburn police reported two burglaries in the last week to add on to a burglary they reported on June 14.

On Sunday, a Taylor Road South resident reported a burglary at just after midnight. Upon returning home, the homeowner found the back sliding glass door and a rear window open, police said. Stolen items includes a 40-inch flat screen television, a laptop computer and jewelry. Police believe the burglary happened between 8 p.m. and midnight on Saturday.

On June 15, a Forest Drive South resident reported a burglary at just after 8 a.m. The resident found several doors, including the garage door, open. A laptop computer was missing and jewelry in a bedroom dresser had been gone through, police said. Police believe the burglary happened between 11 p.m. on June 14 and 7:30 a.m. on June 15.

The June 14 burglary happened on South Terrace, and police said several rooms had been ransacked.

Police Capt. James Miller, public information officer, would not say detectives have linked the three crimes. But because they happened in a close clustered area they want to make sure residents are more vigilant. Police also have increased patrols in the area of the reported burglaries.

Polcie are asking residents to make sure they lock their windows and doors, activate alarms and report suspicious activity and vehicles in their neighborhood to police. Those with information on the burglaries are asked to call detectives at 973-564-7017.